This presentation offers a reimagination of teaching observation practices to enhance teaching quality, based on a study of teacher observation policies and practices at a representative range of Omani higher education institutions (HEIs). Key stakeholders' (managerial and academic staff) perceptions of the effectiveness of these policies and practices were explored for the purpose of enhancing institutional and individual teaching practices, and the student learning experience. The study involved a review of the relevant literature and existing policies and practices in each of the participating Omani HEIs, followed by questionnaires regarding stakeholders’ perceptions of teacher observation policies and practices completed by academics (managerial and teaching staff) at each of the participating HEIs. Subsequent interviews explored in greater detail the participants' perceptions of teacher observation policies and practices, and possible measures that might improve the effectiveness of teaching observation and feedback. This led to a redesign of recommendations and guidelines on the effective conduct of teaching observations.

Authors:
Peter Mitchell, Majan University College, Oman
Ehsan Rassaei, Majan University College, Oman

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Peter Mitchell is Head of Learning & Teaching and Head of the Faculty of English Language Studies at Majan University College, Sultanate of Oman. His interests include teacher education, professional and institutional development.

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